Film Riot's Epic Summer Film ProjectConnolly Teams Up with Indie Filmmakers Seth Worley and Andrew Kramer for “Epic Summer” of New Short Films and Complete Behind-the-Scenes SeriesFilm Riot (https://www.youtube.com/user/filmriot/featured) and Triune Films founder/creator, Ryan Connolly, announced today the launch of “Film Riot’s Epic Summer,” a three month film project created to showcase the work of three up-and-coming indie film directors. For this ambitious event, Connolly is teaming up with Andrew Kramer - renown among the filmmaker community and the creator of Video Copilot; and Seth Worley, who has earned national acclaim for his work with Red Giant Films and such viral indie films as "Plot Device" and the recent sensation, “Old/New” featuring narration by Patton Oswald.published 4 months agoread more

Imagineer Systems Celebrates the Season with its Annual Halloween Video Contestmocha users are invited to show off their filmmaking tricks for a chance to win software treats from Imagineer Systems, Boris FX, FXHome, Rampant Design, Red Giant and Digital AnarchyImagineer Systems, creators of the Academy Award-winning mocha® planar tracking technology, is again on the lookout for the year’s most horrifying, or most hysterical, Halloween short film. The Halloween-inspired videos will win a number of software prizes from Imagineer Systems and contest partners Boris FX, FXHome, Rampant Design, Red Giant and Digital Anarchy.published 10 months agoread more

Genetic Engineering 2 makes European debut at IBCShared workspace turbocharges Pablo Rio productivity, enabling realtime working at 4K 60p and beyond for all connected systemsGenetic Engineering 2 made its European debut at IBC 2014. GE2 is Quantel’s shared workspace solution for multiple Pablo Rio and Pablo PA suites and delivers major productivity, scheduling and workflow benefits.published 10 months agoread more

Grass Valley Debuts New Products at IBC 2014CopperHead, EDIUS, iControl and K-Frame to all be featuredVisitors to IBC 2014 will see a number of new products and solutions from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand. In addition to the full portfolio of proven solutions for broadcasters and media companies, Grass Valley will demonstrate CopperHead 3430AP, iControl Virtual Machine, the latest version of EDIUS 7.4 multiformat nonlinear editing software, and a sneak peek of the new K-Frame Sports package for Karrera Video Production Center—all being shown for the first time at the event. These products, which exemplify Grass Valley’s commitment to helping its customers remain future-ready, will be on display in Hall 1, Stand D11.published 11 months agoread more

Agenda Set for the Seventh Annual Amsterdam SuperMeetThe stage show agenda has now been set for the Seventh Annual Amsterdam SuperMeet, to take place during IBC2014 on Sunday, 14 September 2014 at the Hotel Krasnapolsky in the heart of Amsterdam, NL. The SuperMeet agenda will feature film editors Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey as well as user driven presentations from Blackmagic Design, Adobe, iZotope, Atomos, and HP. Tickets to the the Amsterdam SuperMeet can be purchased at the SuperMeet website. Doors open at 16:30 and SuperMeet stage show begins at 19:00.published 11 months agoread more

Grupo Secuoya Invests in Mistika for All Their ProductionsComedy Drama Series "Vive Cantando” is the first Grupo Secuoya project using SGO's technologyContent creation communications giant Grupo Secuoya, one of Spain's major production companies, boasts the recent purchase of a Mistika DI 4K system with DCP creation capabilities from SGO, to enhance their post production department. Grupo Secuoya offers valuable solutions and communication services for production companies, TV channels and many other industries.published 11 months agoread more

Seventh Amsterdam SuperMeet to Feature Editors of "Star Wars: Episode VII"The CPUG Network has Announced the Seventh Annual Amsterdam SuperMeet, to Take Place Sunday, September 14, 2014 at the Hotel Krasnapolsky in the Heart of Amsterdam. Film Editors, Maryann Brandon, ACE and Mary Jo Markey, ACE, who are Currently Editing "Star Wars: Episode VII," will be the Featured Guests. The Full Agenda will not be Announced Until Shortly Before the Dvent Date. Tickets are on Sale now and can be Purchased at the SuperMeet Web Site.The Creative Pro User Group Network (CPUG Network) today have announced the Seventh Annual Amsterdam SuperMeet, to take place on Sunday, Sept 14, 2014 at the Hotel Krasnapolsky in the heart of Amsterdam. Doors open at 4:30PM (16:30) with the SuperMeet Digital Showcase featuring 20 software and hardware developers. SuperMeet Presentations will begin at 7:00PM (19:00) and continue until 11:00PM (23:00). Tickets are on sale online for the earlybird price of Euro10.00 each plus ticket fee and Euro10.00 for students and Teachers with valid ID. Earlybird sales end August 15, 2014.published 12 months agoread more

A Common Thread’s Peter Dietrich Works Magic for OPPODirector’s Branded Entertainment Short Film Explores a Man’s Mysterious Odyssey to Discover His True Self.Peter Dietrich, represented in the U.S. by A Common Thread, has directed a branded entertainment short film for Chinese cell phone giant OPPO, about a man’s magical quest to find himself. Produced by Red Horse, Shanghai, for BBDO Proximity, China, "The Loop of Life" promotes the launch of OPPO’s new Find 7 smart phone.published 1 year agoread more

Mistika used at ONSIGHT in BAFTA Award-Winning David Attenborough’s Natural History Museum Alive 3D 4K filmSir David Attenborough is the Only Person to have Received a BAFTA in Five Formats, Black and White, Colour, HD, 3D and now 4K.SGO's Mistika was used at London's ONSIGHT in "David Attenborough’s Natural History Museum Alive" (3D) which has just reaped a coveted BAFTA TV Award in the Specialist Factual Category. Produced by Colossus Productions, a joint venture between Atlantic Productions and Sky 3D, Mistika technology played a major role in post at ONSIGHT in the exceptional project.published 1 year agoread more

Christie Powers World Premiere of "X-Men" at The Jacob Javits Convention CenterChristie® has been selected by preferred partner Digital Media Systems (DMS) to provide the 3D digital cinema projection technology for the world premiere of 20th Century Fox’s film "X-Men: Days of Future Past" on Saturday, May 10. DMS will transform the River Pavilion at the Jacob Javits Convention Center into a state-of-the-art, fully equipped theater to screen the highly anticipated "X-Men" sequel, with two Christie Solaria® Series digital cinema projectors lighting up a 26-foot by 62-foot screen with bright, vivid images and 4K resolution.published 1 year agoread more

Agenda Announced for the Thirteenth Annual Las Vegas SuperMeetThe Agenda has Been Set for the 13th Annual Las Vegas SuperMeet, to Be Held on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the Riviera Hotel Royale Ballroom in Las Vegas.
SuperMeets are for those who use or want to learn to use Macintosh-based workflows and solutions. The Las Vegas SuperMeet promises to be the single largest gathering of Apple, Adobe, Autodesk, Avid editors, gurus and and digital filmmakers during Nab Show 2014.SuperMeets are for those who use or want to learn to use Macintosh-based workflows and solutions. The Las Vegas SuperMeet promises to be the single largest gathering of Apple, Adobe, Autodesk, Avid editors, gurus and and digital filmmakers during Nab Show 2014. Doors will open at 4:30PM. Stage presentations will begin at 7:00 PM.- The agenda has been set for the 13th Annual Las Vegas SuperMeet, to be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the Riviera Hotel Royale Ballroom in Las Vegas, NV. Tickets for the SuperMeet are on sale online for $15.00 each plus ticket fee and $10.00 for students and teachers. They will be $20.00 at the door. It is expected this SuperMeet will sell out as historically every Las Vegas SuperMeet sells out.published 1 year agoread more

Visual Effects Society Announces its 2014 Board of Directors OfficersJeffrey A. Okun Re-elected as Board ChairToday, the Visual Effects Society (VES), the industry’s global professional honorary society, announced its 2014 Board of Directors officers. The officers, who comprise the VES Board Executive Committee, were elected at the January 2014 Board meeting. The officers include Jeffrey A. Okun, who was re-elected for a sixth one-year team as Board Chair.published 2 years agoread more

Sachtler Ace Takes to the Road Feature Doc About Generation YDirector David Applebee and cinematographer Colin Trenbeath covered 11 US cities in 30 days to capture interviews with some of today’s most inspiring innovators – thanks to a tight camera package which included both Sachtler’s Ace L and M. “We needed systems that would be both lightweight and extremely transportable, but also capable of supporting four different cameras (Canons and REDs), says Trenbeath.published 2 years agoread more

RSS Production Selected Mistika to create Impressive Stereo 3D Post Perfection in Russian War Epic “STALINGRAD” - in 3D and IMAX® 3DMistika's Award-Winning Stereo 3D Toolsets Helps to Deliver Larger-than-Life Historic Battle of Stalingrad Scenes to the Giant Screen
– The first Russian Movie ever to be Completed for IMAX® 3D SGO's Mistika Post Production System played a starring role in Second World War action blockbuster "Stalingrad." Already selected as the Russian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards, Moscow-based RSS Production utilised Mistika's award-winning capabilities for the entire stereoscopic 3D post production in the film which included involved depth grading and native Stereo 3D alignments.published 2 years agoread more

Variety To Honor John Lee Hancock, Jonah Hill And “10 Directors To Watch” At 2014 Palm Springs International Film FestivalJohn Lee Hancock to Receive the Variety Creative Impact in Directing Award, presented by Mercedes-Benz.
Jonah Hill to receive the Variety Creative Impact in Acting Award, presented by Mercedes-Benz."Variety" will present director John Lee Hancock with the Creative Impact in Directing Award, presented by Mercedes-Benz, which celebrates the filmmaker for his outstanding contributions to the art and business of cinema, notably his work in directing the upcoming “Saving Mr. Banks.” Additionally, "Variety" will honor Jonah Hill with the Creative Impact in Acting Award, presented by Mercedes-Benz for his scope of work ranging from his comedic performances and more dramatic fare such as his Academy Award® nominated role in “Moneyball” to the upcoming highly-anticipated Scorsese film “The Wolf of Wall Street.” The event will take place on Sunday, January 5 during the Palm Springs International Film Festival on the Palm Court at the Parker Palm Springs.published 2 years agoread more

Leftchannel Flexes Character Animation Muscles With Whimsical Original “Under The Big Top”Motion Graphics Studio Crafts Eye-Catching Short Inspired By Target BrandingLooking to showcase their deep character animation talents coupled with their motion design capabilities, award-winning design/animation studio leftchannel has created “Under The Big Top.” This lively animated short highlights their broad range of creative skills, while deftly capturing the design-focused branding style of retailer Target.published 2 years agoread more

Rodeo FX Turns To iPi Motion Capture to Create Key Scene In Summit Entertainment’s “Now You See Me”Markerless Motion Capture Solution Rises to the Occasion for Pivotal Sequence Set in Las Vegas MGM Grand ArenaThe summer blockbuster “Now You See Me”, which has grossed more than $350 million USD worldwide since Summit Entertainment, a LIONSGATE (NYSE: LGF) company, released the film in the US, features several complex visual effects sequences created by Montreal-based studio Rodeo VFX. But none proved more challenging than a key scene set at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas – aided immeasurably by iPi Soft’s markerless motion capture solution iPi Motion Capture.published 2 years agoread more

Litepanels® Sola ENGs Change How Petramale Shoots CommercialsWhen Camrin Petramale won a coveted honor at this year’s Local 600, Cinematographer’s Guild Emerging Cinematographers Awards, one of the perks he received is a set of Litepanels Sola ENG™ lights. “It was an honor to present Camrin with the Sola ENGs as part of this year’s ECA Awards. We are happy to be able to provide new tools for today’s up and coming cinematographers,” says Chris Marchitelli, VP of Global Marketing for Litepanels.”published 2 years agoread more

Sachtler’s Video 20 and Speed Lock CF Tripod Speeds the Way for Freddie Wong’s Video Game High School Web SeriesEverything Freddie Wong touches these days turns to gold. A filmmaker, musician, VFX technician and competitive gamer, he has created game-changing productions that draw millions of viewers on three wildly popular YouTube Channels, freddiew, freddiew2 and Node. So, when he took his hit web series, Video Game High School, into its second season, he upped the anti. “We knew we were going to do a couple of ‘firsts’ for web projects,” he says. “As far as we can tell we are the first web series to release TV length episodes as well as the first web series to shoot at 48 frames-per-second. Season 2 consists of six 30-minute long episodes.published 2 years agoread more

Vision3 Expands 3D Resources with Mistika at its HeartMistika is a 3D Vision at Vision3In a move to further expand their capabilities, Vision3 has invested in a Mistika post production system from SGO to offer clients an advanced 3D post production pipeline for high level cinema productions in London. Vision3 now hosts a state-of-the-art cinema suite with Mistika and their bespoke shot management and workflow system integrated with SGO's technology. This will enable Vision3 to further develop the creative and narrative set-up that is the hallmark of their approach. Vision3 specialises in stereography within numerous fields of expertise such as studio and independent feature films, high-end natural history documentaries, IMAX, unique special events and commercials.published 2 years agoread more

Biscardi Creative Media Completes Unique Homeopathic Energetic Medicine Client ProjectVirtual Gut Band Video Promises to be Cost Effective Method to Weight LossBiscardi Creative Media (BCM) recently had the opportunity to work on a one-ofa-kind project in the world of homeopathic energetic medicine. The question for BCM was, “can you produce a video that can help convince the viewer they’re actually having surgery?” An outwardly simple request turned into a true gem when BCM learned this venture had unique challenges that would stretch both creativity and ingenuity. This particular project would need to delve into the realm of positive visualization and relaxation. Never one to back down from a challenge BCM took on the project that was recently christened and released as the “Virtual Gut Band Video.”published 2 years agoread more

Blockbuster Movies, Leading NFL Teams, Arts Institutions And Universities Embrace Cache-A LTO-6 ArchivingCache-A Corporation, manufacturer of award-winning archiving appliances, has revealed how its LTO-6 archive products are being used on Hollywood blockbusters, and by leading NFL teams, arts institutions, medical companies and universities, plus many others, for long-term asset protection. These installations reflect the versatility of Cache-A to cost-effectively meet archival needs across a wide variety of industries. Cache-A will debut its full LTO-6 product range at IBC 2013, Amsterdam, Hall 7.A04.published 2 years agoread more

Agenda Set for Sixth Annual Amsterdam SuperMeetThe stage show agenda has now been set for the Sixth Annual Amsterdam SuperMeet, to take place during IBC2013 on Sunday, 15 September 2013 at the Hotel Krasnapolsky in the heart of Amsterdam. This SuperMeet promises to be the single largest gathering of Final Cut, Adobe, Avid and Autodesk editors, digital filmmakers, gurus and users during IBC2013 week. Tickets to the the Amsterdam SuperMeet can be purchased at the SuperMeet website. Doors open at 16:30 - 17:00.published 2 years agoread more

Blockbuster Movies, Leading NFL Teams, Arts Institutions And Universities Embrace Cache-A LTO-6 ArchivingCache-A Corporation, manufacturer of award-winning archiving appliances, today revealed how its LTO-6 archive products are being used on Hollywood blockbusters, and by leading NFL teams, arts institutions, medical companies and universities, plus many others, for long-term asset protection. These installations reflect the versatility of Cache-A to cost-effectively meet archival needs across a wide variety of industries. Cache-A will debut its full LTO-6 product range at IBC 2013, Amsterdam, Hall 7.A04.published 2 years agoread more

CPUG Network Announces Sixth Annual Amsterdam SuperMeetThe CPUG Network have announced the Sixth Annual Amsterdam SuperMeet, to take place Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the Hotel Krasnapolsky in the heart of Amsterdam. The Amsterdam SuperMeet promises to be the single largest gathering of Final Cut Pro, Adobe, Avid and Autodesk editors, gurus and digital filmmakers during the 2013 IBC Show. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the SuperMeet web site.published 2 years agoread more

32TEN Studios Provides Practical Effects for "Pacific Rim"32TEN Studios, a practical effects company based in San Rafael (CA) serving the entertainment, advertising, and corporate industries, has provided a number of practical effects for “Pacific Rim.” From Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment, “Pacific Rim,” directed by Guillermo del Toro, was released on July 12, 2013. The film grossed over $ 38-million during its opening weekend.published 2 years agoread more

Rodeo FX "Magically" Delivers 350 Shots As Main VFX Vendor On "Now You See Me"Renowned visual effects production studio Rodeo FX has “magically” delivered 350 complex VFX shots for “Now You See Me,” serving as the film’s main VFX vendor. The film was released by Summit Entertainment May 31st. The Rodeo FX team created and produced a huge and diverse array of shots for the new film, comprising 23 total minutes of visual effects-driven screen time.published 2 years agoread more

NVIDIA Accelerates Creative Workflows at NAB 2013New NVIDIA GRID Visual Computing Appliance Featured Among Demos for Broadcasters, Visual Effects Artists and Animators NVIDIA is showcasing how professionals creating and distributing content can accelerate their workflows using the latest GPU technologies and partner software in booth SL3905 and throughout the conference at NAB 2013.published 2 years agoread more

OConnor Helps Rushing Aim HighEntertainment content is no longer restricted to satellite or cable delivery. Forward thinking producers like McG are expanding their reach by developing high-quality web-based delivery entertainment like the youth adventure series Aim High. For the teams behind such series, production quality must be as high as feature films and prime time television for they know that what might be delivered via YouTube or Hulu can end up on giant screens. Cinematographer Brad Rushing and his team need their equipment to perform flawlessly, as they capture intense action, danger and drama for the series. “With our time and budget, the choice of the RED MX Zeiss Super Speeds as our primary lenses and the important OConnor 2575 heads allowed us to achieve everything we needed on this web series.” Rushing says. OConnor is a part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company.published 3 years agoread more

RODEO FX, One Of The World’s Premiere Visual Effects Companies For Major Motion Pictures, Launches Advertising DivisionNew Unit Welcomes André Ü Montambeault As Creative Director/Senior Flame Artist/ColoristRODEO FX, one of the world’s premiere visual effects companies, regularly contributing unique visual imagery to Hollywood’s blockbuster motion pictures, has launched an Advertising Division. Concurrently, André Ü Montambeault has been named to the new division as its Creative Director, Senior Flame Artist and Colorist. Montambeault reports to Benoît Touchette, who serves as VP of the Advertising Division. The announcements were made today by Sébastien Moreau, President/VFX Supervisor/Founder, RODEO FX.published 3 years agoread more

Translating the Human Experience Through Documentary EditingLearn the art of documentary editing from award-winning editors at Manhattan Edit Workshop; The Art of Documentary Editing runs October 29th – November 2nd; early bird pricing ends October 5thManhattan Edit Workshop (MEWshop), the cutting-edge authorized digital training destination for post-production and content creators, is proud to announce the return of its five-day intensive workshop, The Art of Documentary Editing, from October 29th – November 2nd. Taught by Janet Dalton, MEWshop’s director of education and freelance editor, and MEWshop owner and filmmaker Josh Apter, students will explore the many techniques of documentary editing, from the creative decisions that make a great story to established workflow methods for picture and sound that every editor should know.published 3 years agoread more

Lionsgate And Studiocanal Expand Worldwide Partnership, Establish Long-Term Agreement For Germany And AustriaMultiyear Agreement Is Latest Step In Lionsgate's Creation of An International Distribution Network With Blue-Chip Partners In Major Territories Around The WorldBuilding on their multifaceted worldwide partnership and continuing the Lionsgate strategy of creating an international distribution network with blue-chip partners in major territories around the world, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a leading global entertainment company, has signed a multiyear agreement with media giant STUDIOCANAL for Lionsgate films in Germany and Austria, the two companies announced today.published 3 years agoread more

BRW USA’S Sverdlov Sings In The Rain For YoplaitBRW USA, Los Angeles director Eli Sverdlov makes umbrellas sing in the cheerfully polychromatic new :60/:30 “Umbrellas” for Yoplait out of Saatchi & Saatchi New York. The spot features one woman’s yogurt-inspired daydream along with hundreds of artfully choreographed umbrellas—500 Days of Summer meets Singin’ In the Rain.published 3 years agoread more

Marzano Keeps Pictorvision Eclipse Flying“Filmmaking in Europe over the past 12 months has been phenomenally busy and the highlight has undoubtedly been the arrival of the Pictorvision Eclipse to Flying Pictures in the UK,” says aerial camera operator and Director of Photography John Marzano. “It has significantly enhanced the creative element of aerial cinematography.”published 3 years agoread more

MochaImport+ Now Availablemamoworld.com has today released MochaImport+, the successor of the popular After Eff ects tool MochaImport. The new version allows to launch Mocha directly from inside After Eff ects. You can send clips from After Eff ects to Mocha in a single click - even masks, in- and outpoints are transferred.published 3 years agoread more

Pixomondo Collapses Underwater Caves And Electrifies a Giant Eel In Journey 2: The Mysterious IslandThe 3D family tale Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, from New Line Cinema, Contrafilm Production and Warner Bros. Pictures, features an array of fantastical visual effects shots, 81 of which were completed by international visual effects company Pixomondo. A follow-up to Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D, much of the action-packed adventure takes place on strange island in the middle of nowhere packed with extraordinary life forms, mountains of gold, deadly volcanoes, and more. Pixomondo was one of seven vendors who contributed to the 430 total VFX shots in the film, with five of Pixomondo’s eleven global facilities working on the project.published 3 years agoread more

Red Giant Software Releases Magic Bullet Grinder 1.5 for Video TranscodingNew features for the essential tool to convert DSLR video into edit-friendly formatsRed Giant Software today announced Magic Bullet Grinder 1.5, the newest version of the fastest, smartest way to transcode DSLR footage. Grinder is a standalone solution that converts Canon video to edit-friendly formats, burns in timecode and generates editing proxies in a single time-saving pass. With Grinder 1.5, editors can avoid the tedium of converting video footage and focus on the creative parts of filmmaking.published 4 years agoread more

ToolsOnAir Goes Live with MTV European Music AwardsThe MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) have always held a special place in the hearts and minds of music fans the world over. From the very first show in 1994, MTV has endeavored to make the EMAs an event to remember. And whether intentional (pitching a giant tent in the middle of Berlin's Brandenburger Tor in '94), impromptu (Iggy Pop's unplanned 7-minute performance of Lust for Life in '99), or just plain bizarre (Puff Daddy demanding a bath of milk backstage in '02), the show has consistently delivered.published 4 years agoread more

Fredrik Callinggard Leaps into Action for El GigantenDirector, represented in the U.S. by Bully Pictures, directs action-filled spot promoting a sale by the Swedish electronics store.A man goes to superhuman lengths to take advantage of “the greatest sale ever” in a new spot directed by Fredrik Callinggard for Scandinavian retailer El Giganten. Conceived by Swedish agency Draft FCB, the spot was created to promote a giant sale at El Giganten megastores, an event known to attract huge crowds of bargain seekers.published 4 years agoread more

yU+co. Concocts Stereoscopic 3D Feast With Main-On-End Title Sequence for ‘’Yogi Bear’’Design/Production Studio Imaginatively Blends Saul Bass and Hanna-Barbera Into True OriginalDemonstrating they are smarter than the average design/production studio, yU+co. crafted a glorious stereoscopic 3D main-on-end title sequence for the new Warner Bros animated film Yogi Bear. Led by Synderela Peng, Art Director on the design and Richard Taylor, VFX Director on the production, and Producer Sarah Coatts, the team created a sequence that cleverly incorporates stylistic elements of Saul Bass with the madcap nature of Hanna-Barbera’s animation to create something truly its own.published 5 years agoread more

Anton/Bauer DIONIC 90 Batteries Kick Water Productions Into High Gear for Extreme Adventure ShootsWhen action sports programming producer and star Kevin Cullen hits the road to capture extreme outdoor sports in HD, his battery of choice is an Anton/Bauer DIONIC 90. From riding an ATV through the rough country surrounding the source of the Nile in Uganda, Africa, to snowmobiling around an active volcano in central Iceland, these extremely harsh shooting conditions test both man and machine to the limits. That’s why Anton/Bauer, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries, designed the DIONIC 90 to deliver consistently reliable performance even in the most challenging shooting environments on Earth.published 5 years agoread more

Red Giant Software Launches Red Giant PeopleNew Creative Community to Share Presets, Get Training, Be InspiredRed Giant Software today announced Red Giant People, a new creative community to share presets, get training, and be inspired. Visitors can enrich their Red Giant product experience with an extensive library of presets generated by Red Giant Gurus—hand-picked industry experts.published 5 years agoread more

Red Giant Software Launches Guru Presets for Magic Bullet and TrapcodeIntroducing Seven Preset Packs Designed by Industry Experts Red Giant Software today announced Guru Presets, a new product line created by hand-picked industry experts. Guru Presets allow users to jump into a project and get it done faster by having access to pre-designed templates and effects presets that work with plug-ins from Red Giant.published 5 years agoread more

Magic Bullet Quick Looks Limited Selected for Adobe CS5Special Registration Offer for Adobe After Effects CS5 and Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 UsersRed Giant Software today announced a new agreement with Adobe that allows purchasers of Adobe® After Effects® CS5, Adobe Premiere® Pro CS5, Adobe Production® Premium CS5, or Adobe CS5 Master Collection to register with Adobe for a free copy of Magic Bullet Quick Looks Limited. With Magic Bullet Quick Looks Limited, users can set the mood of footage for everything from a wedding to the next Sundance original using the 20 free presets.published 5 years agoread more

Red Giant announces its products will support Adobe Creative Suite 5Red Giant Software today announced that its products will support the recently announced Adobe® Creative Suite®. Magic Bullet® Looks, Knoll Light Factory, Trapcode Suite, and Pro Keying Suite will be the first products available for Adobe After Effects® CS5 and/or Adobe Premiere® Pro CS5. Red Giant Software will release these Adobe CS5 updaters within two weeks of Adobe CS5 shipping. All other products will be available for Adobe CS5 by this summer. The Adobe CS5 updaters from Red Giant Software are only applicable to users that choose to upgrade to Adobe CS5.published 5 years agoread more

Introducing Knoll 3D Flare (Beta)Free Tools for Knoll Light Factory Pro 2.5 UsersRed Giant Software has released Knoll 3D Flare (Beta), a new free set of tools that allows you to easily create Knoll Lens Flares in After Effects 3D space. This add-on for Knoll Light Factory Pro 2.5 in After Effects includes fantastic features like Edge flare-ups, color linking, Z-depth intensity, and full 3D obscuration.published 6 years agoread more

Artbeats Celebrates Launch of FootageHub with $40,000 Scavenger GiveawayWeekly Chances to Win Thousands of Dollars in Prizes During Online "Search to Find" Contest; Now through Jan. 31, 2010Finding the perfect clip now comes with an added benefit. Artbeats, the industry's leading creative royalty-free stock footage resource, has introduced an online scavenger hunt in celebration of the industry's newest all-inclusive stock footage service, Artbeats FootageHub.published 6 years agoread more

NCIS, CSI: NY, House, True Blood, The Good Wife: Autodesk Software Fills the AirMany of This Season's Most-Watched Programs Feature Autodesk TechnologyPost-production houses regularly turn to digital entertainment creation software from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), to help bring movie-like visual effects into millions of homes in this season's most-watched television programs. Highlights include a 3D video game universe in "House," the evocative color finishing of "Mad Men" and the UEFA Europa League rebrand.published 6 years agoread more

Digieffects Launches Aged Film for Only $29Professional Level Functionality at Breakthrough PricingDigieffects,® a developer of popular visual effects software plugins, today announced that Aged Film is available for purchase. Aged Film creates an aged “old movie look”, an effect which helps viewers understand what era the shot is set and believe that the story is set in the past.published 6 years agoread more

Magic Bullet Mojo Now Available from Red Giant SoftwareGet the Look of a Modern Hollywood Blockbuster in Seconds with Magic Bullet MojoRed Giant Software introduces Magic Bullet Mojo, the fastest way to get a modern blockbuster look. Designed by Stu Maschwitz, film director, author of The DV Rebel's Guide, and creative director at Red Giant Software, Magic Bullet Mojo is available now for $99published 6 years agoread more

Acid Trips and History on the Big Screen in Taking WoodstockMr. X Delivers Visual Effects for Ang Lee’s Latest FilmMr. X, one of Canada’s leading post houses, created visual effects for director Ang Lee’s Taking Woodstock, which opens in theatres Aug. 28. Based on Elliot Tiber’s autobiographical book, the film is a coming-of-age story set in the social upheaval of 1969.published 6 years agoread more

Fulltank Sweetens 'Chocolate Box' Music Video for PrinceCreative Production Studio Provided 190 Visual Effects Shots for CGI-Intensive Promo Directed by P.R. BrownCreative production studio Fulltank announced today that it provided visual effects, including on-set supervision, for a CGI-intensive promo for "Chocolate Box," the new single from Prince's "MPLSoUND" album released on March 29th.published 6 years agoread more

Red Giant Software Offers Free Weekly Video Tutorials on Red Giant TVKeep in Touch with Red Giant Software on Popular Social Media Web SitesRed Giant Software, with popular products including Magic Bullet, Knoll Light Factory and Trapcode, is proud to unveil the first release of Red Giant TV. These free tutorials are designed to help people get the most out of the company's library of video products.published 6 years agoread more

Toolfarm Announces Giant Red Giant Sale50% Discount for a Limited TimeToolfarm, Inc., the leading source for professional visual effects and motion graphics plug-ins, today announced a colossal Red Giant Software sale from November 17th to November 21st, 2008.published 7 years agoread more

Panasonic to Bundle Red Giant Software ToonIt with AG-DVX100B CamerasRed Giant Effects Bundle Also Includes Magic Bullet Looks and Instant HDRed Giant Software, with popular products Magic Bullet, Knoll Light Factory and Trapcode, today announced that Panasonic expanded its long standing bundle with Red Giant Software to include ToonIt with its powerful AG-DVX100B camcorder purchased in the United States.published 7 years agoread more

Red Giant Software Ships Radium GlowRed Giant Software, publisher of Knoll Light Factory and Trapcode, today added a new motion graphics tool to its growing line of professional digital video products. Radium Glow is used to add optical glows and glitter to projects easily.published 7 years agoread more

Red Giant Software Introduces Trapcode HorizonNew Updaters Released for Composite Wizard and Image LoungeRed Giant Software, publisher of a line of professional digital video tools, including Magic Bullet, Knoll Light Factory, and all Trapcode products, today released Trapcode Horizon.published 7 years agoread more

Red Giant Software Announces Primatte Keyer 4New version now plugs into Final Cut Pro and Motion as well as After Effects and Avid systemsRed Giant Software is pleased to announce Primatte Keyer 4, which brings new levels of power and speed to After Effects, Avid and, for the first time, Final Cut Pro and Motion.published 7 years agoread more

Red Giant Software Sponsors My Toolfarm ContestUser-submitted videos to be shown at NAB 2008Red Giant Software is sponsoring a contest to let users submit their best work using Red Giant Software's Magic Bullet Looks or Trapcode Form tools and win a chance to show their work at NAB 2008.published 7 years agoread more

PluralEyes: Fast & Easy Connections for Video & Audio ClipsWith the popularity of HD-DSLRs, many shooters are recording sound separately because of the camera’s limitations with audio -- but putting audio and video together in post can be a chore. Longtime spots ace Bill O'Neil has been dealing with this over the past several years , and has found PluralEyes from Red Giant to be fast, easy, and effective. Take a look to see if PluralEyes will help you, too.Read ArticleSubscribe

Editing a Web Series: Arson DogsIf a thing happens and nobody blogs about it, did it really happen? Of course the answer is no, which is why I'm writing a post about a project I finished editing in September. But there is some freshness to it: it's actually airing nationally(ish) this week. You could have...Read BlogSubscribe

Scruffy.TV transforms workflow with Adobe Creative CloudDistributed team relies on Adobe video tools for latest parody, Flight Club Ambitiously aiming to lead the media revolution, Scruffy.TV creates custom content and is building a full, online network that is hosting all-original content. Kanen Flowers is the creative director behind the initiative, which includes That Post Show ,...Read BlogSubscribe

My Not-So-Secret Diary: NAB 2013I'm not sure how many times you have to go to NAB before the old(er) people stop pinching your cheeks, but it turns out two isn't the number of times. Not that it bothers me in the least because I'll be the first to tell you I know nothing. I...Read BlogSubscribe